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to Mary Reeser

Mentions that he received the ten dollars that Reeser sent him. Reports that Dan has not joined the Company yet and that he is at the dismounted camp on the other side of the river. Inquires after a pair of boots that he requested the "old man"...

GLC03523.43.19

to Mary H. Benedict

Apologizes for taking so long to write back. Mentions that he is sick and has been for about ten days but believes that he will get better. Inquires after her singing and and asks how George is coming along with his melodies. Wishes that he could...

GLC03523.43.20

to Mary Reeser

Comments that he just returned from a meeting in Chandlersburg, [Pennsylvania] where they sang and had a prayer meeting. Tells Mary which girls went home with whom from the meeting. Describes eavesdropping on a conversation that he heard on his way...

GLC03523.43.21

to John Reeser

Informs Reeser that he received the money, stamps, boots, and gloves that were sent to him but has not received the tobacco. Writes of a man named Polk being in the hospital. Speaks of this "god dam war," General [William T.] Sherman, and other...

GLC03523.43.22

to John Reeser

Complains how long it takes Reeser to answer his letters. Writes about burying a man at the hospital. Says that there was "a old ded horse laying close beside me and the smell of him would kill rats." Tells of a conversation that he had with his...

GLC03523.43.23

to John Reeser

Says that he is in good health and has enough to eat and a good place to sleep. Writes of the barracks being over crowded and more men piling in. Says nothing has taken place for a few days, however, a group of men may be sent out this afternoon....

GLC03523.43.24

to his sister

Writes to his sister from Camp Biddle. Complains that he has only received one letter from her. Comments that he received a "kind" letter from Edwin yesterday but none from her. Writes that their tent is comfortable and that they have a flower in...

GLC03523.43.25

to John Reeser

Thanks him for his letter and comments that he doesn't always receive them. Says that the railroad has been very bad lately and that they cannot receive any mail from them. Reports that he cannot go into town unless he takes a guard with him and...

GLC03523.43.26

to John Reeser

Writes that he will be coming up next Wednesday after he votes. Says that, "I will kill one Coperhead vote before I leave the City." Reports that the copperheads had a meeting last Saturday where several men were kicked and killed. On White Horse...

GLC03523.43.27

[Civil war era belt]

Black leather belt with faded striped red and gold overlay. The belt has a heavy rectangular metal buckle with an eagle emblem and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Fragile. Leather rotting and cracking in places. Fabric is slightly deteriorated.

GLC03523.43.28

[Civil war era suspenders]

Black leather suspender with faded striped red and gold overlay. The suspender has gold toned hardware on it. Fragile. Leather rotting and cracking in places. Fabric is slightly deteriorated.

GLC03523.43.29

to his father

Writes to his father from Camp Curtain. Says that they received marching orders to leave tomorrow morning. Says that they might go to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania but it is not for certain. The Captain said that they might be in the hottest part of...

GLC03523.49.02

to sister

Writes to his sister from Camp Biddle. Reports that the camp is empty except for a few picket guards placed to guard the railroad. Comments that they are surrounded by secessionists who are armed. Says that the pickets are shot at almost every...

GLC03523.49.03

to Edith M. Phelps

Writes to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Reports of his crew going on a "foraging" and returning with 102 loads of corn and 20 loads of oats and hay. Describes having a good turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. A man named Bill Waldron purchased a...

GLC03523.49.05

to his father and his sister, Edith M. Phelps

Writes to his father and sister from Camp Pierpont. Says that he received his letter and the cheese that his mother sent. Mentions having very cold weather for this part of the country. Says that they only have boards, no furs, in their tents to...

GLC03523.49.06

"In Senate...committee on Federal Relations...in relation to an alleged violation, on the part of ...[Maine]

"In Senate...committee on Federal Relations...in relation to an alleged violation, on the part of ...[Maine], of that important provision of the constitution of the United States, concerning the apprehension and trial of 'fugitives from justice.'...

GLC09141.02

to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Complains about not receiving any letters from home. Reports not hearing any news from Washington, D.C. yet (possibly regarding a discharge). The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Letter...

GLC03523.52.28

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Discusses his and other soldiers' requests for a discharge. Notes they have most of the officers signature on a petition and their lawyer is still waiting to hear from Washington. Comments they should know...

GLC03523.52.37

to Henry Kessler

Writes to his brother from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Reports there will be a grand review of the entire army next week and a review of their division this afternoon. Hopes troops will be sent home after the review. Writes it may be some time...

GLC03523.52.55

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from camp. Reports it is quiet in camp. Notes they are still waiting to hear from Washington, D.C. regarding their case. Discusses his fathers offer to take his place in the war. Comments he does not believe his father would...

GLC03523.52.65

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from camp. Expresses his joy in hearing about the copperheads getting drafted. Comments about the wages being less when one is drafted versus volunteering. Notes he would like to see "some of them Baby Boy's" get drafted from...

GLC03523.52.70

General Orders

Printed by Government Printing Office. General Orders for 1865, but published in 1866.

GLC08646.07

[Invitation from General Washington to Colonel Vose]

An invitation from General George Washington to Colonel vose to bring six officers of his regiment to dine on the next day. Trumbull served as Washington's secretary from 1781 through 1783.

GLC09338.12

to Cousin

As Commanding General of the Army, after his return to Army Headquarters in Washington DC from a western trip, re the Great Chicago Fire: "…I was traveling from St. Louis to Louisville Ohio during the terrific fire, which has swept away nearly all of...

GLC09369

to George Thatcher

To George Thatcher, Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress, re news from House of Representatives in Boston, titles being discussed for George Washington: "Brother Davis … followed my advice in appearing very modest the first session...

GLC09374

New England Chronicle: or the Essex Gazette

New England Chronicle: or the Essex Gazette, with the news: "Cambridge, July 6. Last Sabbath came to Town from Philadelphia, his Excellency George Washington, Esq; appointed, by the Continental Congress, General and Commander in Chief of the American...

GLC09377

to his friends

Writes to friends from Camp Douglas. Discusses a terrible storm and the cold weather. Comments he does not believe he has seen colder weather. Writes the soldiers are freezing and the prisoners are suffering, and many of them have died. Reports...

GLC03523.52.03

to his son and daughter

Inquires after a friend's (or family member's) farm and some financial matters. Requests his son to write him with the latest developments. The city listed in the letter is Springfield; state is not given.

GLC03523.52.04

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from camp. Reports they buried a man yesterday who was killed in battle. They marched 30 miles to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Discusses visiting the Michigan Museum, the law department, and the medical department while in Ann Arbor....

GLC03523.52.05

to his sister

Writes to his sister from camp. Discusses the weather. Comments they have been living off of hard crackers for a week and are expecting bread tomorrow. Complains about the bread being sour and dirty. Discusses two new tunes that their band has...

GLC03523.52.06

to his sister

Instructs his sister to sell some butter and eggs to purchase stamps. Advises her not to visit, says that the town is small and it would cost too much. Complains about the officers' backgrounds being in farming and not the military. Request that...

GLC03523.52.07

to A. P. Kessler

Discusses his farm and land. List the selling price of corn, hay, wheat, oats, potatoes, chicken, beef, and various other items. Request a favor to borrow their oxen and a horse. Writes he will pay them after harvest. Sends his best to the family...

GLC03523.52.08

to Libby Kessler

Reports that it is very cold this August and they just had a big frost. Expresses her sympathy about Henry Kessler's death. Writes that their neighbor's 12-year-old boy died yesterday from a diving accident. Addressee name taken from envelope.

GLC03523.52.09

to his friends

Writes from Camp Douglas. Notes the cold weather. Discusses another soldier in camp who is a mean drunk.

GLC03523.52.10

Copartnership Document

Notice of a co-partnership agreement between W. C. Birch and Andrew Aitken for a General Food Business for a three year term.

GLC03523.52.11

[Four newspaper clippings]

Newspaper clippings of jokes, poems and advice. Poem written by Mae De Ray. No author noted for the other three clippings.

GLC03523.52.12

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Reports he did not get paid as expected and is out of paper and postage. Discusses another man in camp whose body was sent home. Comments the soldier had a sore throat and had only been sick for a few days...

GLC03523.52.13

to Mary Kessler

Writes to his sister from camp. Describes the "great battle" [the Battle of Chickamauga] that is taking place. Notes his regiment has been in the battle since the beginning. Writes they fell back five miles and have been fortifying ever since....

GLC03523.52.14

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Reports 1500 Confederate prisoners have arrived in camp over the last two days. Discusses two men who were killed in camp. The first was a sharpshooter who shot himself. The other was a "negro boy" who was...

GLC03523.52.15

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Informs her the fruit she sent was destroyed and not to send him any more. Discusses soldiers who have not reported back to camp. Comments they will be listed as deserters if they do not report back soon....

GLC03523.52.16

to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Reports on a soldier who has not reported back to camp. Informs them that he expects their band to break up. Their regiment is short men, and he writes that it is hard to find good replacements. Comments...

GLC03523.52.17

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Informs her that they found some musicians to play in their band. Request that she not show his last letter to anyone. Writes that he was "pretty near whipped" when he wrote it. Relays an encounter he had...

GLC03523.52.18

to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Informs them that he has been sick and confined to bed which has given him the opportunity to practice. Comments if he does not get well soon he will have to quit all exertions. Reports that they are short...

GLC03523.52.19

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Comments about the rainy weather. Reports they marched almost five miles and played music most of the way. Notes the recent visitors they have had. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner....

GLC03523.52.20

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Informs him not to send him boots. Reports two cases of smallpox in camp. Notes all soldiers are to be vaccinated. Comments if it spreads to the rebel prisoners it will take them clean. Reports one...

GLC03523.52.21

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Reports a few cases of smallpox and measles in camp. Comments he will not be able to take a furlough in two weeks. Notes that he and the boys are hoping to spend the winter at home. Warns another gentleman...

GLC03523.52.22

to the leader & steward of River Class

A notice of debt issued by the Official Board for the amount of $33.50. Requests the money to be paid immediately.

GLC03523.52.23

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Inquires after his health. Discusses another family member who is in the military. Comments they were invited to play in the city. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.24

to Mary L. Kessler

A. P. Kessler, the father of Thomas J. Kessler, writes to his wife. Informs her to visit all of their friends and to let him know a few days in advance when she is ready to come home. Comments that they will kill and roast a turkey for her return....

GLC03523.52.25

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Informs him that he has been sick for a week with dysentery. Notes most of the camp has it. Discusses the President's message that allows prisoners to keep their property if they take an oath of allegiance....

GLC03523.52.26